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Flower Demonstration by Joan Bentley Nov 19th 2023

Flower Demonstration by Joan Bentley Nov 19th 2023

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Over 90 members and guests enjoyed a “ Deck the Halls”  flower arranging afternoon with Joan Bentley  with humour, stunning arrangements and lots of ideas and tips for our Christmas decorations. 10 lucky raffle prize winners took home beautiful arrangements. Around £500 was raised for our  local and international charities and projects including Barrow Women's Centre. A big thank you to Joan and  everyone who turned out on a very dismal Sunday afternoon to support the event. A good time including excellent tea and cake was enjoyed by all. If you want to find out more  about our work or would like to join us please CONTACT US.
What are Grange Soroptimists doing for the Environment?

What are Grange Soroptimists doing for the Environment?

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On 25th October  Grange Soroptimists  replanted  a Paul's Crimson Hawthorn  tree which had been vandalised.  We originally planted in a tree in  2021  and placed a plaque near the library to mark  the Centenary of Soroptimist International.  A Paul's Crimson Hawthorn tree  was chosen primarily because hawthorns are excellent, if not the best species for carbon capture. Secondly it will provide all year round interest from the deep pink blossom in May and the red haws and yellow leaves in Autumn/ wintertime. This was part of the Soroptimists involvement in tree planting to  fight climate change #PlantTrees. See the SIGBI Website for information about other Clubs tree planting and  SIGBI tree planting map  Pictured are some of the Soroptimists plus Alan Geddes  who planted it for us and Mike Halsall ( Grange Shed)  who  kindly installed the guard to protect the tree and the plaque.
How are Grange Soroptimists helping women in Barrow?

How are Grange Soroptimists helping women in Barrow?

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Handing over sanitary items It was great to be able to hand over sanitary items to the staff at Barrow Women's Centre as there is Period poverty but also a need for incontinence wear for other clients. An afternoon tea was held at a members home during the summer and as well as enjoying a delicious afternoon tea  £155 raised from donations from members attending. Ready for tea ! Teatime treats If you are interested in finding out more about us or would like to join please CONTACT US
What are Grange Soroptimists doing about Fast Fashion?

What are Grange Soroptimists doing about Fast Fashion?

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Disciussing Fast Fashion Grange Soroptimists were at the Grange over Sands Eco Fair along with many organisations fighting Climate change and were promoting our Clothes Swap on Friday December 1st in Cartmel Village Hall LA11 6QB.  (For instructions to find the hall see below.) The textile industry  creates more carbon emissions than aviation and shipping combined and Fast Fashion is the main driver of this. For more facts about the  deleterious effects of the Fashion industry see Oxfams Shocking facts Get your ticket  for the Clothes swap as its a great way to enjoy new to you clothes, clear out some unwanted but good condition clothes and of course have a fun evening ! Get your tickets! Members at the Eco Fair Directions to Cartmel Village Hall Cartmel Village Hall, Park Road, Cartmel LA11 6QB. The Village Hall is just before the main car park in
Soroptimist Gardeners at work

Soroptimist Gardeners at work

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Hard work and good fun Members have done a great job replanting the Ornis ring flowerbed near the station in Grange. It was hard work, but good fun and the appreciative comments of passers by was a bonus. The Soroptimists  maintain the Ornis ring, library flowerbed and the Sensory garden. This is just one of the service projects the Soroptimists do in the area. If you want more information about our Club or would like to join please CONTACT US.   As you can see we work hard but enjoy ourselves and  its a good way of making friends and helping the Community.
Club wins Regional award

Club wins Regional award

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Clothes swap team with Darwen Shield Club members were delighted to be awarded the Darwen shield  - a Regional award for the best Soroptimist project. The award was for the Clothes swap event , highlighting the environmental impact of Fast Fashion. The club is holding their next Clothes swap pn Friday December 1st 6pm at Cartmel Village Hall
Collecting at Cartmel Races with Barrow Women’s Centre

Collecting at Cartmel Races with Barrow Women’s Centre

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Seven members joined the staff and volunteers of Barrow Women's Centre to collect at Cartmel races on August Bank Holiday. We had great fun and collected  a staggering £1750 greatly aided by club member Janice and her amazing horse! Barrow Women's Centre support women  experiencing Domestic Violence and many other difficulties. If you want to find out more about Grange soroptimists and the work we do or would like to join please CONTACT US. The Magnificent Seven plus horse!!
Walk on Walney August 9th

Walk on Walney August 9th

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Eleven Members enjoyed a  walk in the sunshine on the Biggar Bank Multimedia Trail  on Walney  learning about local history , wildlife and hearing poems and music. It was a sociable and interesting morning followed by a  delicious late lunch in a member’s garden. Anyone interested in finding out more about our club or wishing to join us please CONTACT US Start of the trail at the Roundhouse